Mealworm alien?

[smithyUK88]

Just found this in my mealworm tub. Do i need to do anything with it.
Is it an adult worm thats ready to turn to a beetle or is it dead

Thanks

[KarlW]

Can you provide a picture?

[smithyUK88]

oops sorry i was meant to add one lol. As you can see it looks like its developing wings.

[sam bow]

yer same iv got tons of them i have no idea what they are doing?

[connor 1213]

right i breed mealworms and these wee aliens are the mealworm 'cocooning' into a beetle separate them and they will turn into a beetle then breed any you'll have tons of baby mealworms

[amylou]

how long it take them 2 turn into beetles and also is there any specfic things a need 2 do 2 keep them? have about 5 larva things and seems a shame 2 throw them away

[paynestaley]

I thought they looked like aliens when I first saw them lol. They just lie there with their tails spinning occasionally and then they turn into reddish beetles, which doesn't take long. I don't think you need to do anything special, I just kept mine warm.

[connor 1213]

use substrate--crushed up cereals--or play sand

all you need is a livefood tub and substrate then when the beetles hatch just add a bit of an egg tray

and they will take about 2-3 weeks

[Grond]

I just used cheap porridge oats for substrate. They eat it, live in it and lay eggs in it.

My colonies provide me with over 2000 mealies a week, so I must be doing something right!

[amylou]

thanks, may give it a shot then, see if it works or not :/